Sylva, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 91.3% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,501 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sylva, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  112.2% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% higher